A Word About Our Oak...

Quality!

It begins in the tree...

And if you don't ask for it specifically,
you probably aren't getting solid oak!

EVEN OAK TREES ARE DIFFERENT

But there is only one standard Appalachian True Red Oak of upland
growth, the type Marshall's demands to meet rigid specifications of quality control for
reputable production. You should settle for NOTHING LESS than the Appalachian True Red,
grown in the officially designated Appalachian Hardwood Region. Southern and Valley Oak
are not satisfactory substitutes. Veneers are not as durable nor as satisfactory as solid
oak and are subject to splintering and moisture and will not take as much abuse. But a
good solid oak pew must be made of carefully selected wood, air dried for four to six
months, then kiln dried by a slow process to reduce moisture content to a point suitable
for furniture in the West. Proper electronic testing can give assurance of acceptable
moisture conditions before furniture construction begins. Not all companies take this
trouble to assure quality products.

Coloring of the wood is of paramount importance with careful
matching and hand inspection and sanding essential to the surface finish. A ten-step
finish process at Marshall's begins with a toner, paste filler and sanding and concludes
only when a mar-resistant, highly durable Sherwin-Williams lacquer (we accept no
substitutes) has been applied for beautiful texture, which enhances the natural charm of
True Red Solid Oak.

All points of wear are given extra lacquer finish and proper
handling between each process provides ample opportunity to inspect each step for
satisfactory results.